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KRCs opposition to bill exempting environmental audit violations in the news.
In written and oral testimony, KRC has recently opposed the extension of the existing "environmental audit" privilege to Jefferson County's air pollution program. KRC seeks to assure that such exemptions don't incentivize pollution.
Continue readingKRC's efforts to end program allowing off-permit pollutant discharges is in the news.
Along with several allies, KRC joined with the Environmental Integrity Project in asking EPA to review Kentucky's program of allowing "off-permit" discharges of wastewaters into waters of the Commonwealth. Read the Courier-Journal's coverage.
Continue readingLegislative Update 3: Complete Through January 19!
Since 1984, KRC has tracked the General Assembly's work on bills and issues affecting your environment. Our weekly update on legislative actions affecting energy and the environment, complete through January 19, is ready for your review and action!
Continue readingSupreme Court To Hear Argument On Zoning Appeal Bond Law
KRC filed a "friend of the court" brief supporting the rejection of the zoning appeal bond law as unconstitutional. On February 7, 2024, the Kentucky Supreme Court will hear argument on the punitive and unfair law.
Continue readingKRC Comments On Amendment To Harrod Concrete and Stone Non-Coal Permit
KRC commented on an amendment to the Harrod Concrete and Stone limestone non-coal permit in December 2023.
Continue readingKRC Comments On Proposed Air Pollution Permit For Ghent Power Plant
KRC submitted comments on the proposed Clean Air Act Title V operating permit for the Ghent coal-fired power plant, calling for consideration of environmental justice in the permitting decision.
Continue readingKRC Joins Allies In Petitioning EPA To End Off-Permit Water Pollution Discharges
On January 18, 2024, KRC, together with the Environmental Integrity Project, Kentucky Waterways Alliance, and Sierra Club Kentucky, petitioned EPA to end Kentucky's allowance of "off-permit" water pollutant discharges.
Continue readingKRC Voices Concerns With Environmental Audit Bill
KRC testifies regarding bill extending state environmental audit evidentiary privilege to cover Jefferson County air pollution program.
Continue readingKRC Opposes Biosolids Regulations Proposed By Cabinet
In response to a 2023 bill adopted by the Kentucky General Assembly, the Energy and Environment Cabinet proposed a weak regulatory framework for land application of sewage sludges. KRC is opposing that effort.
Continue reading2024 Legislative Update 2
KRC's Legislative Update #2, complete through end of day January 12, 2024
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Kentucky Is Ready to Close Aging Fossil Fuel Plants
Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) is opening a public hearing on LG&E/KU's request to retire 4 coal-fired electric generating units and 3 natural gas units, and to replace them with 2 solar facilities and 1 battery storage facility.
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Endow Kentucky Tax Credit
Act now to take advantage of the Endow Kentucky Tax Credit. Gifts to endowed charitable funds (like ours!) are eligible for up to 20% in state tax credits.
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In response to U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Sackett v. EPA:
KRC responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Sackett v. EPA: stating the decision "represents a disappointing setback for the decades-long national effort to restore, protect, and maintain water quality"
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2023 Legislative Update #7
We at the Council are continuing to track environmental, conservation, consumer, energy, and general government bills and resolutions. We also publish this notice on our website weekly throughout the Session with updates on the bills...
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2023 Legislative Update #6
There's only 6 legislative days remaining in the 2023 General Assembly and there are bills that need YOUR voice. Call today to oppose SB 226 and HB 4.
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2023 Action Alert #3
Please act this weekend. Without your voice of opposition this bill could be voted on by the house early next week!
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SB 213 - Assure Land Application of Sludge Doesn't Result in Contaminated Crops
SB 213 seeks to bring together the parties on an issue and to find a workable process for agency review and decisions on requests for approval to land apply municipal sewage sludges.
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SB 226 - Weakening Protections for Endangered Species & Water Quality
SB 2 bill interferes substantially with the Cabinet’s ability to properly apply the state water quality standards when writing permits for discharges into waters with federally protected species.
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SB245 - Ensure Affordable Utility Rates for Kentuckians
SB245 would allow significant expenditures for various capital projects with little to no meaningful PSC scrutiny.
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2023 Legislative Alert #5
The 2023 General Assembly is underway! We at the Council are once again tracking environmental, conservation, consumer, energy, and general government bills and resolutions. We will publish this notice on our website weekly throughout the Session...
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